29 C.F.R. § 2570.137

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 2570.137 - Summary decision

For 502(c)(7) civil penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in lieu of § 18.41 of this title.

(a)No genuine issue of material fact.
(1) Where no issue of a material fact is found to have been raised, the administrative law judge may issue a decision which, in the absence of an appeal pursuant to §§ 2570.139 through 2570.141 of this subpart, shall become a final order.
(2) A decision made under paragraph (a) of this section shall include a statement of:
(i) Findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the reasons therefor, on all issues presented; and
(ii) Any terms and conditions of the rule or order.
(3) A copy of any decision under this paragraph shall be served on each party.
(b)Hearings on issues of fact. Where a genuine question of a material fact is raised, the administrative law judge shall, and in any other case may, set the case for an evidentiary hearing.

29 C.F.R. §2570.137